TOFUtsies Bandstand Socks

Free pattern with purchase!

Designed by SWTC Favorite, Deby Lake Skill Level: Intermediate Size: Women’s average Finished Circumference: 8” Materials:SWTC TOFUTSIES - 1 ball - shown in color #870 Needles:US size 1.5 (2.50mm) circular needles (2), or size required for gauge You may also convert this pattern to use double point needles Gauge: 8sts, 11 rows = 1” in stockinette

This sock has a unique construction. You will first knit the cabled band and then pick up stitches along the bottom edge of band to start knitting sock in the round. The pattern on the leg is a slip stitch rib pattern that is a 5 stitch repeat. You will be working with 70 stitches. If you need to adjust the size of the sock, you can lengthen the cable band and then pick up the amount of stitches for leg that is divisible by 5.

Tofutsies 'Collectors Edition' 4 Pack Sock Yarn

This limited edition offering is only available from shops participating as vendors in the Stitches 2008 events!

South West Trading Company has produced a 'Collector's Edition" of their sensational & innovative "Tofutsies" sock yarn.

Superfine Peruvian Tweed Alpaca Light worsted weight Yarn

100% Superfine Alpaca - spun in Peru. Supplied in 8 oz.± hanks. Approximately 1200 yards per lb. (that's about 600 yards per skein)

All colors are naturally occurring -- no dyes are added.

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Superfine Prime Alpaca 3-ply Sportweight Yarn

100% Superfine Alpaca - spun in Peru. Supplied in 8 oz.± hanks. Approximately 1330 yards per lb. (that's about 665 yards per skein)

All colors are naturally occurring (except 'white' is bleached) -- no dyes are added.

ALPACA SETA: Baby Alpaca & Silk

Alpaca Seta is 75% Baby Alpaca, 18% Silk, and 7% nylon. Put up in 50 gram balls, approximately 137 yards per ball. Recommended knitting needle size is U.S. #4 - #6.

Soft........... Silky............ Sumptuous, that pretty much says it all!

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ADAGIO, Baby Llama & Silk Yarn

"ADAGIO" in a 70% Baby Llama / 30% Silk yarn. Put up is in 50 gram balls (1 3/4 oz), 110 yards per ball. Suggested needle size is 6-7 and a gauge of about 5-5 1/2 sts = 1".

Super soft, slight silky feel and sheen for next to the skin softness. Great for scarves, hats, sweaters, shawls. . . and more!

"Wildfoote" Luxury Sock Yarn from Brown Sheep Co.

From Brown Sheep Yarn Company we offer their very affordable sock yarn.

75% Washable Wool / 25% Nylon

1.75 oz (50 gram) pull skeins

215 yards (196 meters)

Recommended Knitting Needle Size: U.S.#1 or #2 (2.25-2.75mm) 7 Stitches per inch

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Buffalo Gold - 2-ply Sock Yarn

Made from the finest buffalo down fiber with nylon (25%) added for durability, spun into a 2-ply approx. fingering weight yarn. Approx. 180yd per 50 gram skein. This yarn knits to a gauge of about 7 sts per inch using #3 (US) needles. Use larger needle size for more drape or a lacy piece.

Introductory pricing - no further discounts.

Buffalo Gold #9- 2-ply Fingering Yarn

Made from the finest buffalo down fiber with Merino (25%) added for durability and elasticity, spun into a 2-ply approx. fingering weight yarn. Approx. 180yd per 50g skein. This yarn knits to a gauge of about 7 sts per inch using #3 (US) needles. Use larger needle size for more drape or a lacy piece.

Introductory pricing - no further discounts.

Buffalo Gold #13 - Lightweight (fingering) yarn

50 gram skein, approx. 285 yards of softness with a silken sheen!

75% Bamboo / 25% Bison. Suggest 8 sts/in #5 (US) needle.

Wash like fine delicates